Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

The California Department of Insurance unveiled a new regulation this week that aims to increase homeowners insurance coverage in areas prone to wildfires , a response to the recent pullback in policies by several major insurers. Announced by California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday, the regulation is under administrative review and is set to take effect by the end of January, according to reporting by The Associated Press (AP).

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Inman

JANUARY 3, 2025

Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution and an end to rules they don't support.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Reverse mortgage professionals made more inroads into the forward mortgage industry in 2024. This happened through dedicated conversations, partnerships between reverse and forward mortgage companies, and expanded activities in reverse that stemmed from acquisitions and expansions of existing divisions. Continuing this momentum into 2025 is a priority for many in the reverse mortgage space, according to conversations with leaders at various industry lenders.

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 3, 2025

After remaining largely stable during the second half of 2024, recent threats from agents and local associations could result in further declines this year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Results Realty ERA Powered , located in St. Charles, Illinois, has acquired Chicago s Mark Allen Realty, giving the combined firm three offices and 80 agents. Mark Allen, led by broker Matt Liss, will now operate as Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered. Joining forces with Matt and his associates allows us to expand our reach in Chicagoland andpositively impact more lives, Judy Cox, founder of Results Realty, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

HousingWire real estate reporter Jeff Andrews sat down with John DiMichele, the new chair of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS), to discuss the state of MLSs and their future in a rapidly changing real estate environment. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Andrews: Where do you see the MLS space right now and where do you think its going?

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Real Estate News

JANUARY 3, 2025

A new presidential administration and a Supreme Court decision could affect how the Justice Department approaches the real estate industry in the new year.

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Keeping Current Matters

JANUARY 3, 2025

If buying a home is on your goal sheet this year, here’s how to make it happen.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JANUARY 3, 2025

It has been over 18 years since the housing bubble peak. In the October Case-Shiller house price index released earlier this week, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA), was reported as being 76% above the bubble peak in 2006. However, in real terms, the National index (SA) is about 11% above the bubble peak (and historically there has been an upward slope to real house prices).

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Beyond his presidency, the late President Jimmy Carter was a tireless advocate for democracy, human rights, social progress and affordable housing, in part through his work with Habitat for Humanity.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Long Island City is a vibrant Queens, New York, neighborhood known for restaurants, shops, galleries, event venues and million-dollar views across the East River. The location at 46th and 5th Street is footsteps from the waterfront featuring Gantry Plaza State Park, NYC Ferry dock and the famous neon-lit historic Pepsi Cola sign. It was the… The post REALTORS in Action: Long Island Board of REALTORS Turns NAR Grants Into Placemaking Initiatives appeared first on RISMedia.

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Inman

JANUARY 3, 2025

New listings rose 8 percent toward the end of the year, but high mortgage rates and home prices have kept buyers on the sidelines as homes spend more time on market, reports say.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Phoenix Association of REALTORS (PAR) is currently embroiled in a public, bitter dispute with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) over a PAR alternative MLS membership option launched this year, underscoring deeper divisions and dissatisfaction with MLS access and REALTOR membership requirements. The imbroglio began several weeks ago when NAR took exception to PARs… The post Death by 1,000 Cuts: MLS Access Controversy Flares in Battle Between NAR, Local Association appeared firs

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JANUARY 3, 2025

When it comes to home finance, every detail matters, Ojo Labs' Chris Heller writes. That's why choosing the right mortgage partner to refer your clients to is so important.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 3, 2025

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Coach Aaron Hendon argues that, far from being a small thing, the power of language and semantics can change your mindset, your life and your business.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 3, 2025

Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Crown Heights, Greenpoint, Bed Stuy, and East Flatbush. They range in price from $875,000 to $3.75 million. 890 Park Place Price: $3.75 million Area: Crown Heights Broker: Corcoran (Kelly Neinast, Kristin Neinast) Sunday January 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See it here… Read More > The post A Greenpoint Wood Frame and More to See, Starting at $875K appeared first on Brownstoner.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 3, 2025

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JANUARY 3, 2025

The brokerage announced its plans to extend operations beyond its core focus in Manhattan with a new office in Brooklyn's trendy Dumbo neighborhood, executives announced last week.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 3, 2025

Home price growth continued to slow in October, growing at a rate of 3.60% year-over-year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index (seasonally adjusted – SA). This marks a decline from the 3.90% growth rate recorded in September and represents the seventh consecutive drop in the annual growth rate since reaching a peak.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano lead a cast of characters wrestling with demons and turning to real estate. It's the rare show that explores the symbolic power of home and home sales.

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Bigger Pockets

JANUARY 3, 2025

Today, were releasing our 2025 housing market predictions, and lets just say were feeling optimistic about the future.

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Inman

JANUARY 3, 2025

Bernice Ross talks with real estate marketing expert Tiffany McQuaid, who shares insights gleaned from her latest book to help operate from a place of authenticity and intention.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 3, 2025

ERA Real Estate has announced that its St. Charles, Illinois-based firm, Results Realty ERA Powered, has acquired Chicago independent firm Mark Allen Realty. The company, which will now do business as Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered, is now part of combined operations consisting of three offices and 80 affiliated agents, a release stated. The move… The post ERA Affiliated Brokerage Acquires Mark Allen Realty appeared first on RISMedia.

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